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Central Obesity Is Hazardous, Even at a Normal Weight
Research suggests BMI insufficient for assessing health risks
Surgery Can Benefit ‘Ineligible’ High-Risk Lung Cancer Patients
May be a treatment option for patients previously deemed ineligible
Three Renal Biomarkers Predict Outcome in Diabetes
AKI, albuminuria, eGFR considered separately or together can predict adverse outcomes in diabetes
D-Dimer Levels Predict DVT in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Only D-dimer level at two weeks after injury accurately predict deep vein thrombosis formation
Normal Coronary Angiogram at 65 Predicts Survival
Death rate is lower than that of general population; rate of ischemic events also low
Case Report Highlights Dangers of Natural Remedies
Trained herbalist accidentally ingested very large dose of atropine when ingesting Atropa belladonna
Macrolides May Raise Cardiovascular Risks
Macrolides were linked to small, but significant, chances of sudden cardiac death
Self-Managing Anticoagulation May Benefit Heart Valve Patients
Study found self-monitoring was linked to a lower risk of death after five years
Exercise Capacity, Heart Rate Response Predict CAD Outcomes
Addition of exercise risk score to established risk model enhances discrimination
Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns
Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
